Michael Hiltzik

Michael Hiltzik is a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist who has written for the Los Angeles Times for over four decades. His work primarily focuses on business and politics, with his column appearing in print every Sunday and Wednesday. Alongside colleague Chuck Phillips, Hiltzik won the 1999 Pulitzer Prize for articles exposing corruption in the entertainment industry. He is also an accomplished author, with his seventh book, 'Iron Empires: Robber Barons, Railroads, and the Making of Modern America,' published in 2020. His upcoming book, 'The Golden State,' offers a historical perspective on California. With over 40 years of experience at the Los Angeles Times, Hiltzik has established himself as an authoritative voice on business and political matters.

Biography:  https://www.latimes.com/people/michael-hiltzik

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The Daily's Verdict

This author is known for its high journalistic standards. The author strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. The author has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.

Bias

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Conflicts of Interest

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Contradictions

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  • Dr. Anthony Fauci faced threats against his family from the GOP's conservative base.
  • Republicans depicted Fauci as the mastermind of 'dogmatic' policies during a hearing on Monday, accusing him of school closings, business failures, forced vaccinations and sponsoring un-American policies. None of these accusations are true.
  • Republicans have made Fauci an avatar of their retribution if they return to power
  • Republicans seek to capitalize on dislike of Dr. Fauci
  • Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s third-party White House bid is gaining traction by attacking Trump's Covid-19 policies
  • Trump attempted to downplay Fauci's role in his administration

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Recent Articles

Dr. Fauci's Career Milestones and Recent Controversies: A Factual Account

Dr. Fauci's Career Milestones and Recent Controversies: A Factual Account

Broke On: Monday, 03 June 2024 Dr. Anthony S. Fauci, a 50-year NIH veteran and NIAID director, led groundbreaking HIV research, mRNA technology development, and pandemic flu research. His tenure saw billions invested in mRNA tech that paved the way for COVID-19 vaccines. Amidst political scrutiny during the pandemic, Fauci denied wrongdoing regarding FOIA requests and refuted allegations of downplaying lab-leak theories.